September 25, 2014 • Issue 964 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995

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MANY OF US WHO HAVE CHILDREN or grandchildrenknow all about the Children’s Library in Richards Landing.To those who don’t know about it, a word of advice: youshould! The Children’s Library is one of the greatest treasuresthat our Island can offer. To kids and former kids of any age,it’s a magical enchanted castle in which to lose yourself, ei-ther reliving warm, wonderful memories, or making newmemories that will last your lifetime.

It’s a place that can ignite a child’s love for reading and writ-ing, sparking their imagination and their curiosity about theworld. With its much-loved bears, the special elephant collec-tion and so many artifacts, all amidst a charming setting, theChildren’s Library provides a unique, enriching environmentfor learning. The then-new publishers of the Island Clippingsfeatured the library in ourFebruary 12, 2009 issue –just our fifth of what hasbecome many, but one thathas stuck in our mindsand hearts ever since.

Walking in the front doorfrom the outside world isakin to putting on yourfavourite, most comfort-able warm sweater on achilly day. When ourgranddaughter Emilycomes to visit, the Chil-dren’s Library is at the topof her list for places to visitand things to do. And she’snot alone! Generations ofisland residents, cottagersand visitors know about

this quiet little alcove away from their cares and woes andthey keep coming back for more whenever they can.

Everyone is welcome there and many are greeted at the doorlike a returning old friend … because that’s what they are.Kids, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents all havetheir own fond memories of the books and activities that thishome-away-from-home offers. And the supply of “new cus-tomers” never dwindles, as kids from the Island’s CentralSchool often make the Children’s Library an important after-school stop, enjoying initiatives like the ‘Blue Spruce ReadingProgram’.

The Children’s Library is a cherished gift to our communityfrom Mrs. Florence Orrell, opening its doors back in 1935.

Lovingly remembered as“the Island’s Fairy God-mother”, Mrs. Orrell madeher own mark on thiscommunity through hermany acts of kindness,caring and generosity. Shecared deeply about thequality of life in the com-munity, but she particu-larly cared abouteducating and stimulatingthe development of the Is-land’s greatest assets: itschildren. In this case, shebought a formerly derelicthouse on Richards Streetand endowed it as a spe-cial, private place for Chil-dren to read, learn andplay in a warm, cozy and

Dawn Stinson (L) and Colleen Brady (R)

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nurturing environment. Today, it remains one of a very fewprivately-operated libraries of its type in Canada, in the expertcare of librarian Dawn Stinson.

Dawn is assisted by her five-member Board of Directors,Dawn Tweedle (Chair), Colleen Brady, Bonnie Sabin, AnnaHamilton and Shawna-Lee Stubbe … each of whom is well-known for her own involvement as a volunteer in so manygood things that happen around here. Not surprisingly, theyeach have their own storehouse of warm memories and expe-riences about the Children’s Library, and they too are stillmaking new ones.

“It’s not just a warm, safe place for kids to go.” smiles Colleen.“It’s a key part of well-rounded learning and developing socialskills. It’s truly a child-centred experience.”

Even though the Children’s Library will soon be celebrating its80th birthday, Dawn and her Board want to ensure that itconstantly adapts and evolves to maintain its relevance tochanging times. “We’ve always been about ‘hands on’ booklearning in the company of other kids and we’ll be keeping upwith the times, offering e-books and possibly even supervisedinternet activities.” she tells us. “But we don’t want it to be-come just an internet game place!” both quickly laugh.

“We’re constantly seeking the advice and guidance from ourkids, their parents and the community at large to determinewhat we can and should do, and how we should be doing it.”explains Board Chair Dawn Tweedle. “If we’re to continuemeeting the needs of our kids, we need the complete supportof the community.

Which leads us to one of the biggest challenges currently fac-ing the Children’s Library. They seek not only the commu-nity’s ideas and advice on what the library should provide forour kids, they also need more tangible support. Since the Chil-dren’s Library is a privately-funded ‘Not For Profit’ entity, allof its services are provided free of charge. Yet, like so manyother worthy organizations and services, they’ve had to dosome serious belt-tightening in recent years, in order to main-tain their facilities and services, let alone improve them.

Last July, the Children’s Library reached out to the commu-nity, announcing its new “Champions of the Children’s Li-brary” campaign. A “Champion” is someone who caresenough to give of their time or their talents to help out at theChildren’s Library or, perhaps a little easier for many folks,making a financial contribution to help keep it alive and wellfor future generations.

You can become a ‘Champion’ for a nominal fee of only $5.That’s right! Just five dollars! That’s less than a few cups ofcoffee, yet the benefits of your contributions will last so muchlonger.

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As a ‘Champion’, you’ll be able to tell the world about it, with your official ‘Children’sLibrary Champion’ card. You’ll also receive a quarterly newsletter, keeping you currenton what’s happening at the Children’s Library and you’ll also have a standing invita-tion to the ‘Annual Gathering of Champions’, of which you’ll be hearing more in thefuture.

But don’t just stop there. If you can, please consider donating what you can – $10, $20,$50, $100 or more, so that today’s kids … and tomorrow’s … can enjoy the same won-derful experience as perhaps you have. All donations over $10 will receive an officialtax receipt, so you can benefit financially as well as enjoy the great feeling of knowing

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that you’ve done something wonder-ful yourself.

So, if you’ve never been to the Chil-dren’s Library, or if you haven’t beenthere in a while, do drop in and soak

up some of its magic. It’s sure to give a lift to your day. TheChildren’s Library is located at 1223 Richards Street inRichards Landing and is open to all, free of charge.

To make a donation, you can do so in person at the library orat the Calico Hen store at 1188 Richards Street or you cansimply mail it to: The Children’s Library of Richards Land-ing, Box 72, Richards Landing, Ontario P0R 1J0. To find outmore about the Children’s Library and its ‘Champions’ givethem a call at 705 246-2877.

Your participation and support will ensure that the Chil-dren’s Library will continue in good health for the genera-tions to come. And that’s absolutely priceless!

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Our Hilton Beach Drop Box is Back!LAST WEEK, WE ANNOUNCED THAT, due to postal regu-lations, the Island Clippings Drop Box could no longer be lo-cated within the Hilton Beach Post Office and had beenremoved.

We’re pleased to advise that the Village of Hilton Beach hascome to the rescue, graciously and generously offering us aplace on their ‘Community Affairs’ board, which is locatedjust inside the Waterfront Centre’s entrance door, on the wallnext to Richwood Hair Design. Our Drop Box took up itsnew home on Wednesday September 24th.

Thank you Hilton Beach for sharing your Community Boardwith the Island’s little Community paper!

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BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!Perched on a hill overlooking fieldsand forest this 4BR 3 Bath countryhome is great for large families or retirees with main floor master suite,hardwood flooring formal dining roomand new kitchen. 3 car garage with loftand older farm house for studio. Closeto Richards Landing $329,000

COUNTRY RANCHERBrick bungalow on 100 Acres close toRichards Landing. Features include largecountry Kit., formal DR, finishedbasement, huge real deck with hot tub, double garage and 28 x 60 portableshelter and back up generator. Justmove in and enjoy. $249,000.

PERCHED ON A HILL!2600 sq ft timber framed home. Openconcept lower level and vaulted ceilingin the grand room. Enjoy glorious viewsfrom the office/den. Balcony, master BRwith ensuite. Restored 2 storey heritagebuilding insulated and heated wouldmake for great studio, workshop andbunkie. Great island living $259,000.

PURE COUNTRY!Beautiful country location on 7A justoutside Thessalon, 3+1 BR, 2.5 baths,large country kitchen, huge family-room and hardwood floors. Large 2tiered deck, screened gazebo and 3 cargarage for all the outdoor toys.$225,000

SAILORS ENCAMPMENT3 BR year round home on private andsecluded matured treed waterfront lotwith beautiful rear yard overlookingthe kid friendly sand beach. Bunkie,sauna and two car garage with loft.Watch the ships and enjoy fabuloussunsets. $259,000.

NORTHSHORE WATERFRONT!Cozy bungalow with good shelteredwaterfront east of Bruce Mines. Up-dated with most furnishings included.Garage and sauna. Just move in andenjoy the great water views. Perfect affordable place to spend the summeror year round. $115,000.

COZY AND COMFORTABLELocated minutes away from schooland marina in Desbarats. This neat2BR home sits on 11 acres with a pri-vate yard. Custom built stone fireplacewith insert. 2 storage sheds and 8 x28deck. Come enjoy the view of LakeHuron $179,000.

NEAR BEECH BEACHSpecial island home with sweepinglawns & great useable waterfront. Largeopen concept living with living room,dining room, kitchen and master bed-room overlooking the water from thesecond level. New flooring throughout.Large garage with workshop and 220wiring. $229,500.

HUNTERS PARADISE!?90A parklike maple bush has lots ofdeer and wild turkeys, located on HWY548. The 40x50 shop has 10ft ceilingsand 220amp service and loft for stor-age. The cozy bungalow has pine floor-ing throughout and a huge kit. withhandcrafted oak cabinets. On chillydays stay warm by the wood stove orbackup convect air electric heaters.$319,000.

WATCH THE BOATSfrom the huge rear deck of this perfect3 BR summer cottage warmed by awood stove on those cool morning.Huge level rear yard for kids play to asafe area for swimming. West facing forbeautiful sunsets. Great family compound. $159,000.

BOATERS DELIGHT!Perfect waterfront on Canoe Point, 2acre lot sloping to deep water and con-crete boat ramp. Huge sun room, familyroom with fireplace or rear deck. Walkout lower level with in-floor heating,huge master bedroom suite. Commer-cial size steel garage 30 x 40 with 12ftdoor for RV, cement floor and hydro.$259,000.

WHO NEEDS 2 GARAGES2-2 car garages for storing your boatsand your cars and other toys, all in-cluded in this organized waterfrontproperty. Large rear deck, spaciouslawn and great water views. 3BR’s withmain floor master. Modern kitchen,dinette and living room. Appliances andsome furnishing included. Just moveand enjoy. $220,000.

PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWSfrom the family room with wood stove,3 season sun room or the back deckwith hot tub. Private treed lot with dou-ble garage and dock system included.Just move in and enjoy this 3BR openconcept ranch with new windows, flooring and decor. $239,000

PRIVACY AND PARADISELocated on an island in scenic GawasBay. This 3 BR cottage is in mint shape,featuring vaulted ceilings, customwoodwork, wood burning fireplace,front and rear decks and a screened inveranda. Solar power with generatorbackup. Enjoy over 800ft of good wa-terfront. $279,000.

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100 ACRE RETREAT2 storey log home is full winterizedfor seasonal or year round living,large front deck and balconies forviews over the wooded acerage. Lotsof ATV trails, stream and access to500 Acres of crown land. Lots ofwild life. $269,000.

PARTY ON THE DECK!Great water views from this refurbishedranch with newer windows, kitchen,hardwood and tile flooring. New mastersuite overlooks the water. Full finishedlower level with walk out. Largegarage/workshop. Lot extends acrossthe road to sauna and concrete boatramp. $219,000.

SWEEPING LAWNS...overlook the Shipping Channel and sandbeach across the road. 3BR year roundbungalow with formal living room, fami-lyroom with wood stove, huge mastersuite and 2 car garage with insulatedarea for workshop or bunkie. Greatviews of the passing ships and sunsetsfrom the large wrap around deck. Enjoythe island for $199,000

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PERFECT WATERFRONT!132ft of good usable water frontagewith panoramic views of the NorthChannel. Beautiful gardens and mani-cured grounds. This 2800 sq ft luxuri-ous 5 BR home has designer kit. doublefamily rooms and fireplace. Great viewsof the water from all principal roomsand tiered rear deck. Balcony, sauna and2 car garage. 399,000.

ST. JOE’S PRIME WATERFRONT!Situated on an extremely private penin-sula with 194ft deep waterfront andbeach with dock, boat launch, 2BRbunkie and sauna. This 3BR, 2 bathranch is ideal for weekend getaways oryear round living. Ideal family com-pound for swimming, boating or fish-ing. All for $215,000.

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BUSY FAMILY BUSINESS!Esso branded gas bar with high visibil-ity location on HWY 17 and exit to St.Joseph Island. Large gas volume, vari-ety and gift store with Lotto terminaland more. 2BR bungalow for owner orextra income. Three acre lot allows forexpansion. Good year round businesscatering to the islanders, tourists, fishermen and snowmobilers. CallCarl for more details.

ISLAND COMMERCIALBUILDING!Located on main corner entering the Island at Kent’s Corners. High visibilitywith lots of parking this modern com-mercial building has bakery and restau-rant equipment aleady installed for thecontinued present use or can be converted to a new endeavour.$199,000.

GAS, GIFTS ANDVARIETY!Long established family businesswith separate 40 x 60 steel buildingwith reinforced concrete floor for ad-ditional business opportunities. Dou-ble lot allows expansion. Good returnfor a person who wants to be theirown boss.

VARIETY STORE PLUS!A unique opportunity to operate a wellestablished store in Hilton Beach. Convenience store, Lotto, LCBO outlet. High traffic location and nearthe waterfront and busy marina.

WATERFRONT DREAM LOTSVariety of large waterfront lots with water-frontages of 80 feet to 600 feet. Serviced lotswith sewer, water, gas, hydro, telephone andcable on paved street and lighting. Airport, marina and hospital minutes away in Thessalon.Priced from$23,000. to$95,000. Call for moredetails.

18 UNIT MOTEL!All the units have been refurbished andall equipment include in this turn keyoperation. Large 3BR living quarters.Located on the TransCanada on theeastern side of Sault Ste. Marie.Call Carl for details.

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT!Quiet convenient Sun Set Point location. Open conceptLR/DR/KIT with large screened sun porch facing thewater with great views of the water, sunsets and ships.Great summer getaway at $124,900.

Large 256 Acre wooded parcelnear Fort St. Joseph. Great forhunting and ATV’s. $150,000.

100 acre wood lot on the mountain with variety of maturetrees including lots of maple.Paved road and hydro. Greathunting or new home site.$110,000

Waterfront building lot on TenbyBay. 123ft of frontage on a welltreed, level lot. Quiet private loca-tion. $49,500.

100 Acre mature bush on I line between 10th and20th side roads. Lots of maple for syrup, good forhunting or building your dream home.$129,000.

3 level & wooded waterfront lots with private loca-tion, sand beach leading to deep water. $43,500each or put an offer on all three.

DOWNTOWN LOCATION!This 4BR two storey home is located close to shops,restaurants, marina, post office and library. Walk toeverything you need. large yard and garage. Just addsome fresh paint and then settle in. $74,900.

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COUNTRY ACERAGE!Beautiful high rise featuring open concept living lith cathedral ceilings and in-floorheating. 2+2 BR, 3 baths including master BR ensuite and whirlpool bath. Fullyfinished basement with gas FP. Patio doors open to spacious deck overlookingfields. This home is like new, an absolute must see! $348,500

SOMETHING SPECIAL!Minutes from Richards Landing and view of the bridge you'll find this waterfront gem. Open con-

cept main house with 2 large BR's,wood floors, gas FP and patiodoors leading to large deck systemfacing the water. Custom cedargreat room with kitchenette, queensize murphy bed, wood FP andscreened Florida room. Nicely land-scaped yard, garage and great wa-terfront and dock. $345,000.

THE SOUND OF THE WAVESwill lull you in a sound sleep at this 3 acre wooded prop-erty with 200ft of deep waterfront. Hardwood, ceramicfloors and oak cabinetry thru out this Littleton built twostorey with full finished basement, 2 full baths, masterbalcony and sweeping wrap around deck for entertainingand a view of the lake. Huge 3 car garage/man cave that’sinsulated and heated. Did I mention the bunkie? Perfectend of the road private and quiet location. $369,000.

CHARMING AND RUSTIC!Four season home at north end of the island on pri-vate maintained road. Newer steel roofs on houseand garage. Some newer flooring and most contentsincluded. View of the channel from the side andfront decks. Quiet private location $129,000.

The constant sound of the waves and relaxingat the cabana or the huge rear deck overlookingthe lake are aspects you’ll have to endure as theowner of this beautiful water front home. IslandEnterprises kitchen, formal dining room, woodburning FP for those brisk mornings, full fin-ished basement, 3 car garage are just some ofthe features of this great island home.$268,000.

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Election 2014Meet The Candidates

As part of our ongoing coverage of this year’s Municipal Govern-ment and School Board elections, this week’s issue features can-didates Lorraine Aelick (Council, St. Joseph Township) andBrent Rankin (School Board Trustee).

Our coverage is open to all candidates running in the Municipaland School Board elections. In future issues, we will feature pro-files of candidates who wish to take part in this opportunity, asspace permits, on a first-come first-served basis.

Although we cannot always guarantee the particular issue inwhich such an article might appear, each profile may be up to400 words with a photo. Such articles may be subject to editingfor space, in the event that they exceed the 400 word limit.

Lorraine Aelick – Candidate for St. JosephTownship CouncilI’M LORRAINE AELICK and it has been my privilege torepresent the citizens of St. Joseph Township for the past 17years as both Reeve and Councillor.

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• Council’s PersonnelCommittee.

I also represent 8 townshipsand Chair the Algoma Dis-trict Services Administra-tion Board, whichadministers on behalf of 71municipalities from Span-ish to Hornepayne:• Ontario Works

• Child Care

• Algoma Ambulance andParamedics

• Ontario Housing, bothnon-profit and low-costhousing.

Prior to Council, I served on the Central Algoma Board of Ed-ucation for 22 years, 12 of them as Chair.

In 2012, I was honoured to receive the Queen’s Diamond Ju-bilee Medal, given for outstanding service to one’s communityand beyond.

A lifelong resident of St. Joseph Island, I am the proud motherof 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ican promise you experience, dedication and commitment. Ifyou have any questions or comments, please contact me at 705246-2551.

It would be my privilege to serve you once again as a Council-lor. Vote Lorraine Aelick for Council on Election Day.

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Garage Sale: Rockwell Delta18" Planer; 10" Table Saw; IncraFence System; Homebuilt 20Band Saw; Dewalt DW 682Plate Joiner; miscellaneous finewood working & hand tools; 12boxes 12” x 12” 'Sand' CeramicTiles. 2658 Canoe Point Roadon Saturday, September 27 at 9am - 12 noon. Moving Sale: 2848 Canoe PointRoad, Saturday September27th, 9 am to 4 pm. Surgemas-ter wood splitter: $1,100; 14’

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The St. Joseph Island Horticul-tural Society will gather at ourMemorial Gardens for a dedica-tion 6:30 pm, Thursday, Sep-tember 25th. A celebration andmeeting will follow at HarmonySt. Marks Church Hall. Contactis President Pam Hart at 705246-8484Johnson Township Adult Recre-ational Hockey League, Des-barats (formerly North ShoreMen’s League) – Team Regis-trations due by October 27.Info: 705 782-6601 x 1-205Pies, Pies, Pies!Order delicious, homemadeapple pies, ready to bake. Thisevent hosted by Harmony St.Marks and Grace UnitedChurches will benefit local andinternational outreach projects.To order call Norma at 705 246-2222. Price is $10.Pick-up will be 10 am - 12 noonSaturday, October 4th at Harmony St. Marks Church Hall.Thanks for your support.Country Road Open House isOct 4th & 5th. The 19th AnnualAgri-tourism Event is shaping upto be another excellent week-end!. Map goes to press Sept.

22nd. If you are a farm, busi-ness, or an eatery showcasinglocal produce wishing to host,please call 705-246-2683,Thanks!Hilton Beach Union Library,Fundraiser Bake Sale!!! We willgladly receive your donations ofbaked goods (fruit pies, meatpies, cookies, tarts, etc) for theweekend of October 4th & 5thCountry Road Open HouseHost. For info please call Janetat 705 246-2044The Hunters & Anglers are offer-ing the Hunter’s Safety Courseon Oct. 3,4,5. If you wish toregister please contact TolbertStinson at 705 246-3093. Spaceis limited, so don’t delay in reg-istering!Lightforce, a faith based pro-gram, welcomes all children JK-Gr.8 to join the program onWednesdays from 6:00-7:30.The JK-Gr. 2 meet at the IslandBible Chapel and children Gr.3-8 meet at St. Joseph IslandSchool. If you are interested orhave questions please contactDawn at 705-246-3093. CASS Duathlon. This year’ssprint distance event will beheld Sat. Oct. 18th at the Cen-tennial Grounds in RichardsLanding with a bike route up the10th and the run route on thewalking trail down to the TrefryCentre. Heads up to to trailusers on this day; runners willbe on the trail between 10amand 11:30 am. This is an an-nual fundraiser for the CASSHockey team and open toeveryone with a minimum dona-tion of $25. Registration will beat 9am by the playground andparking will be in the field out-side of the ball fields accessibleby the D-line only. ContactNigel Good or Carole Hunt-Fordat CASS 705.782.6263 for moreinformation.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the family of thelate Jean Ford, thank you forthe many kind gestures of sym-pathy and condolences we havereceived during these past fewweeks since our mother’s pass-ing. We have been over-whelmed by the compassionand support from so many peo-ple, and for your generosity insupport of the ARCH. Jeanwould have been honoured andhumbled to know so many peo-ple cared. With gratitude fromall her children, Jackie, Susan,Louise, Walter, Bob, Eric, Steve,Reta, Larry, Raymond, Kelly,Wayne and LesleyThe Committee & Clients of St.Joseph Island & Area FoodBank would like to Thank the“Community Gardens” for donat-ing their produce during thispast summer. Once again,Thank You!My thanks to Carl Thomas forhis kindness in giving me a rideto and from Matthews MemorialHospital and to MMH StaffLouise and Dr. Lupien when Isuffered heart palpitations onSeptember 5th. Thanks also toFirst Responder Dave Belsito,paramedics Joyce andNapoleon and MMH staff Pat,Kerry and Dr. Lupien for theirprofessional care on September8th, before I was sent to SAH.Special thanks to our friendNicolette Dingman for droppingoff supper for Doug. RuthieStewart at the Trefry Centrecontacted Kathy Clark, whokindly gave Doug a ride to MMHbefore I went to the Soo.Thanks Kathy! Special thanksalso to our friend Ed Stout, whogave me a ride home from SAH.Such kind and caring people!Louise Robins

Friday Night Foodsat the Legion

the special will be a BeefDip by Terry Thomson

along with the regular menu.

Entertainment will beTracy Currie

Entertainment supplied by volunteer musicians

Come and try your luckat the meat draw!

Take out available

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Brent Rankin Seeks a Return to the AlgomaDistrict School BoardTWO-TERM TRUSTEEwith the Algoma DistrictSchool Board (ADSB)Brent Rankin is seeking areturn to the Board to rep-resent Central Algoma, ashe currently winds up aterm as Mayor of theTown of Thessalon thisfall.

Mr. Rankin says that he’slearned a lot over the past16 years, while his twochildren have movedthrough elementary andsecondary school, bothgraduates of Central Al-goma Secondary School,from which he graduated himself.

“Now, with both children in university and more time freedup at work, I feel I can make the commitment once again tothe Board, with the work and travel required,” Mr. Rankinsays.

“I see a number of issues for Central Algoma likely to emergethis term, and I feel my background, experience, and under-standing of these issues will be an asset in representing thebest interests of Central Algoma students and communities.”

Mr. Rankin was born and raised in the area, returning afteruniversity to work in his family’s small business in Thessalon.Since then, Mr. Rankin has been involved in managing anumber of business activities in Thessalon. He has been ex-tensively involved in the municipal and education sectors, aswell as having worked on a number of local and regionalcommittees and boards, including the Algoma DistrictHomes for the Aged Board and Algoma Manor NursingHome Redevelopment Committee, East Algoma CommunityFutures Development Corporation, and he was active in thepast with committees related to the Thessalon Hospital andlocal economic development.

Mr. Rankin and his wife Nancy live in Thessalon and havetwo children, Daniel, 20, and Rosemary, 18.

“As I have seen my children and their friends move into thework world or post-secondary studies, I see the importanceof properly preparing them and I look forward to being apart of that development through a strong school system,”Mr. Rankin says.

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FridayHens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pm705 246-0036Island Cast-a-Weighs, Calorie Watchers, Hilton Community Hall (rear door, basmt) - 8:30 amWalking at the Legion - 9 am to noonNordic Pole Walking at the Legion - 10 amFriday Foods at the LegionAA Meeting, United Church (new addition, side door) - 8 pm

Saturday The Children’s Library - 10 am to 3 pmHilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmSt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 10 am to 3 pm.

St. Boniface Roman Catholic, Hilton Beach at 4:30 pm.Jam Session, Legion - 3 pm to 6 pm

SundayThe Anglican Parish of St. Joseph & St. Georgeworships at 11 am at Holy Trinity, JocelynFree Methodist, 10th Side Rd. Coffee, tea and friendship at10:30 am. Worship service 11 am.Island Bible Chapel, Richards Landing. Lord’s Supper 10 am, Family Bible Hour 11:15 am.Grace United, Hilton Beach. 9:30 am.Harmony St. Marks United, Richards Landing. 11 am. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Primary, Priesthood, Relief Society.10 - 10:40 Sunday School 10:50 - 11:30 Sacrament Meeting 11:40 - 12:30

MondayWalking at the Legion - 9 am to noonEuchre, Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($4.00 per person)Wii Bowling, Dr. Trefry Centre, 10 – 11 amBridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 4 pm(Open to all seniors) 705 246-0036Excercise Class, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am

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TuesdayCribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($4.00 per person)Trefry Centre’s Day Out, Bruce Mines Location, 9 am 3:30 pm,Quilting - 1-3 pm, Downstairs Hilton Hall except the 3rd weekheld at the Trefry Centre. 705 246-0036Childcare Algoma C.A.P. Children’s Playgroup - 10 am to noonat Free Methodist ChurchYoga, Old Town Hall, RL - 7 to 8 pm, Staring Sept 16.pre-register with SJT

Wednesday Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noonNordic Pole Walking at the Legion - 10 amBridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors) 705 246-0036St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 10 am to 3 pmFood Bank, United Church, Richards Landing (side door) - 1 pm to 3 pmThe Children’s Library, 9 am - 12 noon, Storytime 10:30Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.Pool, Legion Lounge - 7:30 pm

ThursdayDr. Trefry Centre’s Day Out Program - 9 am to 3:30 pm.Coffee Connections 9 am, Dr. Trefry Centre, Come for a coffee! Excercise Class, Dr. Trefry Centre - 11 amThe Children’s Library, 9 am - 12 noon, Storytime 10:30St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 5 pm to 8 pm

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The Island Clippings is pleased to publish personal Clas-sified Advertising and Public Service Announcements of50 words or less, free of charge to Island residents, as acommunity service. Other than personal for sale ads(please limit three items) the announcement must be ofvalue to the community. We reserve the right to decide ifthe ad is of service to the community. Please identifyyourself when sending in a classified or your ad willnot be published.

Ads or announcements for non-residents or items orservices, to be sold for profit, or generate income orevents charging an entrance fee (which includes “notfor profit organizations”) as well as items valued atover $1,000. will incur a nominal charge of $10. plusHST. We reserve the right to determine if a fee is re-quired. We reserve the right to edit down to 50 wordsor less.

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individuals do not qualify as Classified ad or PublicService Announcements. Such advertising must be viadisplay advertising, governed by our published rates ineffect at that time.Ads or announcements will appear in one issue, but maybe repeated, to a maximum of three weeks (space per-mitting). Advertiser must resubmit ad each week. Toensure space for everyone, please limit your content to amaximum of 50 words.

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